A fighter and an antagonist to the very end. This is what Mahathir is. In his most recent snubbing of Australia, he insists Australia is not Asian because of their attitude. Which attitude? The one that criticises everybody he claims.

Fancy that - Dr Mahathir snubs the PM of Australia by vetoing an invitation for John Howard to speak to heads of government. He said that Australia is not Asian "because they criticise too much."

Who in Asia is famous for speaking up and criticising the west? Is it not Dr Mahathir himself? Is he therefore less Asian?